• April 28, 2024

Being able to enjoy sex depends on many factors, such as a good preamble or connection, but also issues hormonal or hygiene . If at any time you have felt discomfort, it may be due to various causes that cause irritation during the sex .

In accordance with Debby Herbenick , sex educator and researcher of the Indiana University Bloomington , many things, from allergies to disorders of the skin and low levels of estrogen , can cause pain or irritation during sex

Avoid discomfort

If you have lived it, but you do not know what causes it, we share some factors that the specialist Angelica Illescas Arana , obstetrician-gynecologist, indicates may cause irritation in the intimate area or make her prone to infections and its recommendations to avoid damage.

1. Lingerie. The sexy design underwear is a great option to turn on the passion , however the use of lace, thongs and synthetic materials irritate the genital area and prevent the skin transpire, which makes it more sensitive to infections .

What to do? Limit its use until the immediate previous moment to have sexual intercourse , in the rest of your days choose to wear cotton underwear to let "breathe" the skin .

2. Semen. The seminal fluid is characterized by having a pH very alkaline, while that of the female intimate area is acidic. So, when sperm they come into contact with genitals of the woman alter her pH .

What to do? It is recommended that after having sexual intercourse , wash yourself with an external intimate hygiene shampoo based on lactic acid and lactoserum, which will help you return your pH to its normal state.

3. Friction. The sex implies a physical activity in which there is mainly a strong friction in the intimate zones of both; said repeated movements added to the continuous friction with the pubic hair , causes minor abrasions or injuries in the skin that require cicatrization .

What to do? If in previous relationships the wounds , most likely there is discomfort during the sex . Washing at the end will eliminate substances that impede rapid cicatrization .

4. Flora of the couple. Women have a vaginal flora made of bacteria or lactobacilli , that when you have a healthy balance, along with the lactic acid , helps prevent various diseases . But, the same happens with men, so when they come into contact they alter their balance sheets.

What to do? It may take some time for the organism of both get used to the "new" flora of the couple, so it's a matter of patience. Even so, Illescas recommends following good measures of hygiene intimate by both.

5. No hand hygiene. These are transmitters of a large amount of microorganisms that can damage the balance of genital areas .

What to do? Wash them before having sex and after having touched the anal area, to avoid the transfer of bacteria to the vagina or urethra . It is also advisable to urinate after having sex, this simple action will "sweep" the bad.

Herbenick points out that these causes of irritation during sex do not disappear, it is really uncomfortable or painful , you must go with a gynecologist or dermatologist to examine you